What is Turmeric :
Turmeric , a rhizome of Curcuba Longa , a herb known for its medical properties like anti-inflammatory , antioxidant , antimicrobial , hepatoprotective , immunostimulant , anticeptic and anti-mutagenic . Due to these medical properties , turmeric has a great role for treatment numerous human disease from thousand years ago .
Curcumin , the main active ingredient of turmeric is poorly absorbed in our body . When it is combined with black pepper powder , it's bioavailability increases by 2000% . Paperine , the major active component of black pepper , is bioavailability enhancer . So take turmeric powder always with black pepper in a little amount .
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Medical Benefits Of Turmeric :
# As an Anti-inflammatory Compound :
Sometimes inflammation is good for our body . Because it helps to fight against antigen . But chronic inflammation reduces our immunity system and lessen our body power .
Curcumin , the main active component of turmeric has an anti-inflammatory property . It prevents our body from chronic disease like sneezing , runny nose , itching etc .
# Turmeric has an Antioxidant Property :
Antioxidants prevent oxidative damages causes by free radicals . The most important oxygen containing free radicals are highly reactive species , capable in nucleus and in the membranes of cells . Free radicals can damage important micro molecules , such as lipids , nucleic acid , proteins , carbohydrates , DNA etc .
The main ingredient of turmeric is curcumin , a most powerful antioxidant , that increases our antioxidant enzymes and also neutralize free radicals owing its chemical structure .
# It helps to get relief from Depression or Neurological Disorder :
Curcumin has an active role in the treatment of various central nervous system disorders . It protects from Alzheimer's disease .
It boosts Brain-derived Neurotrophic factors , results improve aptitude ability and lessen the probability of brain disease and reliefs from depression . It increases the growth of new neurons and strengthen our nervous system , boosts the brain neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine .
# Turmeric for Rheumatoid Arthritis or Osteoarthritis :
An experiment on 45 people on RA , dividing three groups , curcumin supplement was given to one group and other two groups were given non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug or a combination of both . Result shows , the curcumin receivers improved more .
Arthritis is an inflammation in joint in RA , its chronic , and also present in OA . Research shows turmeric targets specific inflammatory cells and block certain enzymes that lead to inflammation .
# Turmeric to slow Cancer Growth :
Studies show curcumin lowers the risk of cancer . Though the research is ongoing . Curcumin helps to slow the disease progression .
# It helps to lower risk of Heart Disease :
Curcumin prevents clogging inside arteries . Its anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory property acts like a antiplatelet that can slow blood clotting though in slow process .
How to take Turmeric to get health benefits :
Best way to take turmeric is making turmeric tea .
## Turmeric Tea :
Boil two cup of water with turmeric powder , filter it , add a very little amount black pepper powder , a whole lemon juice and one teaspoon honey . Don't mix honey with hot water , it should be warm water .Otherwise the activities of honey would be reduced .
## Best time to drink turmeric tea :
Best time to take turmeric tea is the morning time , in empty stomach .
You can drink milk with turmeric powder at night before going bed .
Turmeric for Glowing Skin :
Its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal property helps our skin to be healthy , smooth and glowing . It's anti aging property reduces skin's age .
Those , having acne and itching problem , get rids out of it using turmeric mask .
## How to make turmeric mask :
Ingredients : Turmeric powder
Yogurt
Honey
Multani Mitti
Rose water
Process : Make a paste using turmeric powder 1 tsp , 1 tsp yogurt , half spoon honey , one tsp multani mitti and rose water as required . Apply on face for 10 minutes and wash off it with water .
Apply on face 3 times in a week and get magical result .
Turmeric For Lips :
Mix one teaspoon turmeric powder with one teaspoon milk , make a paste and apply on lips , wait for 5 minutes . Then scrub it and wash off . You will get a smooth and pink lips .
